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WGA Adds Protection for 'Net Writers

As is shouted from every industry roof these days, the Internet is changing the entertainment industry. In recognition of the continually changing definitions of their members, the Writer's Guild of America has added a contract for writers of original Internet programming. The contract specifies that companies not already Guild signatories sign a Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA) and provide Internet revenue financial reports. According to the Variety report: "If material purchased for the Internet is used as the basis for a TV pilot or series, the writer will at least receive MBA minimums. If a made-for-Internet program is released in traditional media (broadcast TV, pay TV or video), a writer will receive MBA residuals as if the program was initially produced and released on broadcast TV." The contract was presented to a panel discussion wednesday night hosted by the Guild and Venus Interactive Community. read more

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